PRYSMIAN GROUP
24 with everyone operating the same way on a shared system ; obstacles will be removed giving us a better foundation to build for the future ,” confirms Alivia . “ We are going state-of-the-art with the latest version of SAP , which is IoT ( Internet of Things ) ready . This will allow us to build onto it and look at the potential for predictive analytics , machine learning and AI .”
Beyond the challenges of the merger , innovation remains a high priority for Prysmian with 25 R & D centers across the globe and a commitment to patenting new cable designs . Schulties is keen to act on the voice of the customer and see the company leveraging its supply base , as far as its technology and ability to provide innovation with delivery to market . On that quest , Prysmian works with 3PL , transportation and supplier partners . “ We ’ re in discussion with companies like UPS ,” says Alivia . “ How do we create more than just a supplier / customer relationship ? How do we form a strategic partnership with the extended supply chain team to come up with solutions ? We ’ re having whiteboard discussions to find ways of solving shared problems
AUGUST 2019